A revised and updated addition by Mohammad Karamouz, Azadeh Ahmadi, and Masih Akhbari provides a detailed review of the vulnerability and processes associated with ground water, ground water systems and the hydrologic cycle – a positive publication. Increasing demand for water, higher standards of living,...
The final version of the Code of Conduct for Building Surveyors in Victoria, will commence on 1 January 2021 The Code applies to any building surveyor undertaking a statutory role either in public or private practice, and also applies to consultant building surveyors in non-statutory...
Successful utilisation of energy resources is dependent upon human behaviour and the actions taken within the built environment. Codes create standards, success is based on the human interface. Abstract Given that human behavior is increasingly recognized to play an essential role in building energy use,...
Fire and Water are killers and need full consideration at all times, both on small and major projects. This article provides food for thought…. Thinking about home improvements? Think about flood resilience During the summer months, many of us turn to garden projects and to...
The Built Environment is ours – this is your opportunity to participate in its development Consultation description The Planning for the future consultation proposes reforms of the planning system to streamline and modernise the planning process, bring a new focus to design and sustainability, improve...
WOBO Members and fellow professionals are dealing with a range of codes, regulations and performance criteria requiring decisions based on both their qualifications and experience – risk assessment. This is an ongoing process and the article linked below, written by Tony Roscoe, Head of Consulting...
The Scottish Government has published a consultation paper on Proposed Changes to Pre-Application Consultation Requirements in Planning. This forms part of their wider work on planning reform and includes implementation of provisions in the Planning (Scotland) Act 2019. This is not COVID-19 related. You are...
The International Code Council surveyed building and fire departments to find out how code officials are coping with the professional challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. As of April 1, 2020, at 12:00 PM, 1,158 respondents from all 50 U.S. states and the District...
The Green Deal helps you make energy-saving improvements to your home and find the best way to pay for them. As of September 1 2020, households in England will have access to grants to support a range of green home improvements including the provision of...
WOBO has members who are Chartered Building Engineers and fully recognises the support that CABE provides for their members and fellow professionals to ensure the upskilling of their technical and professional skills Keeping your skills and knowledge up-to-date ensures your competence and increases your understanding...
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